Mike Millard

Mike Millard is an accomplished innovator, entrepreneur, and ecosystem builder with over 20 years of experience in corporate strategy and venture capital. With a background in marketing and business administration, he has made significant contributions to Fortune 500 companies such as Dell, HP, and AT&T Knowledge Ventures, as well as venture capital firm Austin Ventures.

Throughout his career, Mike has been involved in creating value at scale through the commercialization of strategic solutions. He has leveraged his expertise in market data, financial insights, and technical knowledge to drive innovation and growth within organizations. His strategic engagements have spanned various industries, including server and storage hardware, Linux software, high tech consulting services, and healthcare.

As a Texas innovation ecosystem builder, Mike has been instrumental in connecting corporates, universities, government entities, and venture capitalists to support and invest in impactful startups. He played a pivotal role in expanding MassChallenge, a leading global startup accelerator, to Texas, accelerating nearly 300 early-stage startups from around the world. Mike has also been involved in performing due diligence on potential portfolio investments and acquisitions in sectors such as business services, social media, IoT, artificial intelligence, security, and mobile technologies.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mike is the Co-Founder of Pitch-a-Kid, an initiative that encourages entrepreneurship in children and helps entrepreneurs effectively communicate their ideas. He also manages Startup Info Matters, a valuable resource for the Texas startup community.

With a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Business Administration and a Master's degree in International Business, Mike combines his academic background with his real-world experience to drive innovation and create value. His extensive expertise in corporate strategy, venture capital, commercialization, due diligence, and startup acceleration makes him a sought-after advisor and leader in the field.